According to the German outlet Bild, Serhou Guirassy's contract with Dortmund includes an unusual exit clause applicable only to certain elite clubs, and Manchester City is one of the sides that can activate it. Guirassy's reported base salary is €181,000, and his representatives are aware that he could get a significant salary increase by joining one of those clubs. The player from Guinea was available for €75m in the summer, and his release clause is set to decrease by €25m in 2026.

Top Premier League club Manchester City is eligible to trigger a special release clause in Borussia Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy's contract. The clause also opens the door for other top Premier League clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, as well as top La Liga clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona, to pursue the prolific striker. This highlights the high level of interest in Guirassy across Europe, with Manchester City positioned among the elite clubs capable of activating this unique contractual provision.